Every spring and summer, Blue Ridge spend thousands of hours culling their stock down to only the highest quality specimen. This ensures that we can offer Regular and Butterfly Fin that rival Japanese stock in quality, at only a fraction of the price.

They have a refined and meticulous process of culling which ensures that only their highest quality koi are offered for sale. While culling, Blue Ridge judge them on three specific criteria: color, pattern, body & fin conformation.

Parameters such as dissolved oxygen levels, ammonia, nitrite, pH and salinity are closely monitored and adjusted in order to provide the best possible environment for Koi and Goldfish to thrive.

Additionally, samples from each pond are examined microscopically for parasites and other health issues. Any affected ponds are treated accordingly.

Koi and Goldfish can have health issues that are not apparent while they are in the pond, but become apparent after they are harvested and brought into the holding facilities. For this reason, everything Blue Ridge sell is quarantined for a minimum of 14 days before being sold.

All Fish are kept in greenhouses at temperatures of 70°F to 75°F, where health issues are most likely to become apparent. All fish are monitored closely. A sample from each pond is examined microscopically to search for the presence of parasites. If health issues are found in any batches of fish, sales of all fish from that pond are suspended until we can verify that the issue has been resolved.

Because of the nature of Koi to jump out of a new pond or tank during the first couple of days, it is the customers' responsibility to make sure that there are adequate precautions in place.

We cannot be responsible for the customers allowing them to jump out.

You should always quarantine your new fish, we do our part in making sure they leave healthy but we cannot be responsible for your water conditions. We will not be responsible for your neglance. New fish need to become aclimated to your pond water I cannot stress enough the importance of quaranting your fish.

Shipping Requirements

If you place you order by Noon Mon-Thurs you will receive your fish the very next day.

All Fish are Shipped through UPS Overnight.

The Shipping Charge for Single Koi (not BOX orders) is $65. We have set the shipping price at the lowest possible rate. Shipping cost is based on weight and your Zip Code. If your shipping cost is MORE than the basic rate of $65 we will send you an invoice for the remaining charge.

Fish are shipped separately from other items, when ordering fish and products please make 2 separte orders. If not then we will send you an invoice for the cost of shipping the fish.

Koi Box Shipping: this is not a flat rate, it is based on weight and zip code. When checking out select the option for NEXT DAY AIR for BOX KOI. If this is not selected then we will send you an invoice for the shipping rate based on the weight of the box and your zip code.

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